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Talfīq--the juristic practice of combining differing legal opinions to resolve a new issue and thereby produce an unprecedented ruling--is often framed as an impious and capricious endeavor aimed at cutting corners. However, jurists have used this practice in ways that have had tremendous social impact, both positive and negative. This talk will address various debates on the permissibility of using talfiq, its social impact, and prominent instances of state...

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This conference will reflect on the protests of 1968 and their historical and intellectual ramifications by taking a fresh look at the legacies of that tumultuous year. The cultural icon “1968” has transformed into many distinct areas which far exceed the intentions and experiences of those who participated in the actual events. At its fiftieth anniversary, we will mark the transition of ’68 from memory to history by fostering a conversation that would provide a novel perspective towards this...

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Sever Hall 133

Postdoctoral fellows Christina Davidson, Tejasvi Nagaraja,Juliet Nebolon, and Kristina Shull will offer brief presentations of their work, and participate in a discussion of Global American Studies. For more on the fellows and their topics, see https://warrencenter.fas.harvard.edu/people/postdoc-fellows